at CrystalRiver.
but rarelynurse two at
in estrus (overleaf)
Females in the wild
once. Playful as
wards off a tumbling
mature as early as four
puppies, manatees often
entourageof pursuing
years and generally
nibble and groom each
males for weeks. Then,
produce a single calf
other (above).
when ready to mate, she
every two to three years,
An algae-coatedfemale accepts several suitors.
Man and Manatee
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